NHL Hockey Player News

Spencer Knight(G)|CHI
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Knight will start in Ottawa on Tuesday.

The Blackhawks enter their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senator, with Knight tending the twine. Knight played well in his most recent outing despite allowing four goals, saving 37 shots (.902 SV%) in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The 23-year-old netminder has a 3.20 GAA and .891 SV% in 14 games with the Blackhawks this season (4-8-2). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +235 road underdogs against the Senators.

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Ben Pope 2025-04-15T21:16:47.662Z
Spencer Knight
Konnor Smith(D)|ANA
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Anaheim has signed Konnor Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Smith was a fourth-round pick, 97th overall, of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman just completed his fourth season in the OHL, scoring 26 points (10G / 16A) in 40 combined games between the Owen Sound Attack and the Brampton Steelheads.

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Anaheim Ducks 2025-04-15T19:55:01.932Z
David Rittich(G)|LAK
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Rittich will start in Seattle on Tuesday.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Kings will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. With yesterday's game out of hand, Rittich replaced Darcy Kuemper between the pipes in the Kings' 5-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers, saving all five shots he faced in the third period. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.69 GAA and .890 SV% in 32 games this season (15-13-2). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -110 road favorites against the Kraken.

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Zach Dooley 2025-04-15T19:53:37.520Z
David Rittich
Axel Sandin-Pellikka(D)|DET
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Sandin-Pellikka has been reassigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) from Skelleftea (SHL).

Sandin-Pellika was Detroit's 17th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The highly-regarded prospect has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and will make his professional North American debut. The 20-year-old defenseman scored 29 points (12G / 17A) in 46 games with Skelleftea AIK (SweHL) this season.

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Detroit Red Wings 2025-04-15T19:50:58.495Z
Axel Sandin-Pellikka
Adin Hill(G)|VGK
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Hill (rest) will be out vs. Calgary on Tuesday.

Entering their second-last game of the regular season, the Golden Knights will rest several key players on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, including netminder Adin Hill. The 28-year-old Hill will likely be between the pipes for the Golden Knights' first game of the playoffs. He has a 2.47 GAA and .906 SV% in 50 games this season (32-13-5).

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Pat Steinberg 2025-04-15T18:43:50.735Z
Adin Hill
Mark Stone(RW)|VGK
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Stone (rest) will be out vs. Calgary on Tuesday.

Entering their second-last game of the regular season, the Golden Knights will rest several key players on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, including Mark Stone. After battling injuries the previous few seasons, Stone has appeared in 66 games this season, his highest total since the 2018-19 campaign, scoring 67 points (19G / 48A).

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Pat Steinberg 2025-04-15T18:43:06.206Z
Mark Stone
Ilya Samsonov(G)|VGK
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Samsonov will start in Calgary on Tuesday.

The Golden Knights have clinched the top seed in the Pacific Division and will turn to Samsonov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Samsonov has not played since March 23rd but was excellent in that outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old goalie has a 2.78 GAA and .892 SV% in 28 games this season (16-9-3). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -109 road favorites against a Flame team that needs to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Pat Steinberg 2025-04-15T18:40:51.171Z
Ilya Samsonov
Ilya Samsonov(G)|VGK
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Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at Vegas' morning skate.

The Golden Knights have clinched the top seed in the Pacific Division and will likely turn to Samsonov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Samsonov has not played since March 23rd but was excellent in that outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old goalie has a 2.78 GAA and .892 SV% in 28 games this season (16-9-3). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -109 road favorites against a Flame team that needs to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Salim Valji 2025-04-15T18:39:03.886Z
Ilya Samsonov
Ville Ottavainen(D)|SEA
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Ottavainen was recalled from Coachella Valley (AHL) and will make his NHL debut on Tuesday.

Ottavainen was Seattle's fourth-round pick, 99th overall, in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game. He has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 66 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.

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Alison L 2025-04-15T17:46:49.608Z
Ville Ottavainen
Devin Kaplan(RW)|PHI
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Philadelphia has signed Devin Kaplan to an NHL Entry-Level contract.

Kaplan was a third-round pick, 69th overall, of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward spent the previous three seasons playing collegiate hockey for Boston University (H-East) and scored 18 points (10G / 8A) through 38 games in 2024-25.

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Barlett Hockey 2025-04-15T17:29:02.698Z

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In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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